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African stick bugs, or Phasmatodea, have evolved to resemble scorpions as a form of camouflage, which helps them avoid predation. This mimicry can confuse potential predators, making it difficult for them to distinguish the stick bug from actual scorpions, which are often venomous and avoided by many animals. This evolutionary adaptation enhances their chances of survival in their natural habitat.
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Are scorpions are bugs?
They are arachnids. Like spiders and ticks. - they are bugs, but not insects. Insects have 6 legs, arachnids have 8. "Bug" is a catchall term.
What are stick bugs?
Stick bugs are an insect that hides form predators by looking like a twig. I will make the link below point to a picture of a stick insect.
What is the song played in Supernatural season one episode 8 Bugs?
The last music of the episode is Scorpions- No One Like You
What is a meerkats favorite food?
They eat scorpions, Beetles, lizards, frogs, toads, worms, and anything thing else that they can get their paws on that looks good enough to eat, like a hungry dominate female with pups in the family that aren't hers.
Are stick bugs illegal in BC?
Stick bugs are illegal to possess or sell in British Columbia, Canada. Many people like to breed them to feed to their reptiles. But if you are caught, they will be seized.
How can you kill stick bugs?
Like you would any other bug- by stepping on it.
What is a camouflage look like?
Camouflage is patterns that help animals get prey or hide from predators. Some animals are leaf bugs and stick bugs
What are tiny black bugs in summer that fly and look like little Pisces of twigs?
i think maybe you mean a gnat. Possible a stick insect Stick Insect (Phasmida), but I'm not sure they fly. http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/bugs/stick-insect.html Donna
What are some examples of bugs that look like rocks?
Some examples of bugs that look like rocks include the moss mimic stick insect, the giant prickly stick insect, and the thorny devil stick insect. These insects have evolved to resemble rocks or twigs as a form of camouflage to protect themselves from predators.
What kind of creatures have bugs with tails?
Creatures like scorpions have tails that end in stingers for defense. Praying mantises have elongated abdomens that resemble tails. Centipedes and millipedes have tail-like segments. Silverfish have cerci, tail-like appendages for sensing.
What animal have pinchers?
Many animal species have pinchers. Crabs, scorpions, shrimps, lobsters, and some bugs like beetles all have pinchers along with many others.
How do stick bugs move?
Stick insects only look like sticks, if you look up close, you can see that they have legs. (6) They move by using their legs.
